Perfect Roasted Beets with Orange Slices

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Ingredients:

4 medium beets (11/4 lb.), trimmed and scrubbed

2 medium oranges

1 Tbs. sherry vinegar

2 Tbs. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. salt

2 Tbs. olive oil

Serves 6

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap each unpeeled beet individually in foil.Place on baking sheet, and roast 40 minutes, or until beets are tender enough to be pierced with knife. Cool until easy to handle.

2. Grate 1/2 tsp. zest from 1 orange; set zest aside. Trim ends away from both oranges, stand fruit upright, and remove peel and pith with knife.Hold fruit over bowl (to catch juice), and cut segments from membranes. Cut each segment in half, and place in separate bowl.

4. Peel beets by rubbing off skin under cold running water. Cut beets into 1-inch pieces, and add to bowl with orange segments. Top with vinaigrette, and toss well. Chill several hours, or up to 2 days.